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The Latest Breaking News from Philadelphia

John Tortorella Out As Flyers Head Coach

The 66-year-old is out after nearly three full seasons on the job in Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there’s now a street called Will Smith Way

The Independent UK

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users

Philadelphia’s street opioid supply – or “dope” market – is constantly changing. As health care workers and researchers who care for people who use drugs in our community, we have witnessed these shifts firsthand.

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Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing women in downtown Philadelphia for over 50 years.

The Conversation

Trump attends wrestling championship as crowd cheers ‘USA!’

Donald Trump walked out onto the floor of the NCAA wrestling finals in Philadelphia to massive applause on Saturday, 22 March.

The Independent UK

The Secret to Successful Legal Marketing: Inside the Agency That Got It Right

Philadelphia-based 1SEO Digital Agency specializes in helping mid-sized law firms with 30 to 100 employees navigate these challenges while maintaining compliance and professionalism.

International Business Times

Retired Philadelphia detectives go on trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 murder exoneration

Three long-retired Philadelphia detectives are standing trial in a perjury case that asks whether police should be held responsible for alleged misconduct in exoneration cases

The Independent UK

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Spanish speakers in Philadelphia break traditional rules of formal and informal speech in signs around town

I’ve discovered something fascinating about how Spanish speakers in Philadelphia address each other and communicate through public signs.

The Conversation

Chuck Schumer delays book tour over ‘security concerns’ after backlash for making deal on government funding

Schumer was scheduled to appear in New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore this week

The Independent UK

Fewer deaths, new substances and evolving treatments in Philly’s opioid epidemic − 4 essential reads

In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That’s been the case each year since 2016, except in 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 deaths outpaced overdose deaths. The vast majority of fatal overdoses in Philly involve the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

The Conversation

80 Haunting Portraits Found On Tombstones That Tell Stories Of Lives Once Lived

A wall of intriguing, mysterious, haunting, sad and sometimes macabre content... Each image tells a unique story of a life that is no longer. The post 80 Haunting Portraits Found On Tombstones That Tell Stories Of Lives Once Lived first appeared on Bored Panda.

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What to stream: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'

“Moana 2,” the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's “Long Bright River” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

The Independent UK

From a playful pick-up line to lasting love: How Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce met and fell in love

Former Philadelphia Eagles star Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce have come a long way from a couple who started their romantic journey with a slightly disastrous first date, to proud parents who are about to welcome their fourth child together. They are already parents to daughters Wyatt, 5,…

The Times of India

Paul George, 76ers Teammates Booed By Philadelphia Fans at WWE Smackdown

The City of Brotherly Love is nothing if not consistent.

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Former Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov return fight moves to CFFC 140 in Philadelphia vs. UFC alum

Yaroslav Amosov is trying to get on the UFC roster – and now his debut has moved to CFFC on UFC Fight Pass.

The Independent UK

NTSB releases preliminary report on Philadelphia plane crash

Investigators did not reveal what might have caused the crash

The Independent UK

Medical jet’s voice recorder likely wasn’t working for years before Philadelphia crash

The National Transportation Safety Board says a cockpit voice recorder was not working on a medical transport plane that crashed in Philadelphia in January and likely had not been working for several years

The Conversation

Philly’s street fentanyl contains an industrial chemical called BTMPS that’s an ingredient in plastic

As much as half of the fentanyl sold on Philly’s streets contains an industrial chemical used in plastics manufacturing. That’s according to our November 2024 testing of fentanyl samples collected in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, regarded as the largest open-air drug market on the East Coast.

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Darius Slay Was Nothing but Class While Commenting on Eagles’ Decision

The Eagles released the veteran cornerback on Monday after five seasons in Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

NFL Free Agency 2025: Top Three Landing Spots for Zack Baun

The Eagles’ linebacker went from obscurity to starring for a Super Bowl champion. Will he return to Philadelphia or look to cash in elsewhere?

The Independent UK

Manhunt launched after Philly inmate escapes jailers by climbing over two fences

Freeman was reportedly nearing the end of a 96 month prison sentence

Sports Illustrated

Eagles' Jalen Hurts Honored As Philadelphia Citizen of the Year

Super Bowl champion one day, citizen of the year the next.

The Conversation

Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice

A meeting in Philadelphia, held at a senior center on a bitter cold Saturday afternoon in late January 2025, drew nearly 300 people.

The Independent UK

Philadelphia tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting bus drivers

Philadelphia’s public transit system is moving forward with plans to test-run bullet-resistant enclosures for drivers on city buses

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Philadelphia 76Ers Struggle Without Joel Embiid In NBA Season

Philadelphia 76ers face challenges with losing streak, Embiid's absence, and uncertain future. Can they turn things around?

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